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 Sibyl J. Minighini, MA, MFTI #60451

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Are You Yearning for a New Direction in Life Now?
You are Only Limited by How Far You Want to Go!

Clinical and Compassionate Psychotherapy for:

Offering effective and culturally competent therapy for Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Concord, and the East Bay/San Francisco Bay Area.

	Improve Your Life and Create the Person you Want to Be!	Sibyl J. Minighini, MA, MFTI #60451 California Registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern Supervised by Bronwyn Warren, LMFT #29402 Multi-Discipline Therapist dedicated to selecting the appropriate and effective therapies to help children, adolescents, and families. M.A. in Counseling Psychology with High Honors from Golden Gate University. Child Counselor at City of Fremont Youth and Family Services. Currently a Family Therapist for children, adolescents, and families at Touchstone Counseling in Pleasant Hill. Organizations: California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists East Bay Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Northern California Society for Psychoanalytic Psychology Publications: What Michael Jackson Taught Us About Shyness ...
~My Approach~ Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work. -Aristotle (384-322 BC) Using a strength-based approach, I will work to help you release old and ineffective behavior patterns and embrace change. Just as all living things must renew themselves, individuals must renew their energies with different and effective ways of being. I use a variety of techniques and concepts from different angles of Psychology to create a plan that works for you. Rather than working with a client from a strict relational or philosophical point of view, I select themes and techniques that will work best for your personal style and treatment needs. The techniques I use include:  •Goal-oriented exploration  •Roleplaying  •Symbolic play  •Sandtray (for children, teens, and adults)  •Relaxation techniques  •Visualization exercises  •Empowerment through self-affirmation  •Experiential awareness ~Your Healing Process~ The fates have given mankind a patient soul. - Homer, The Iliad My therapeutic style is informed by the following:  •Psychodynamic thought  •Existentialist theory  •Rogerian principles  •Goal-guided theories  •Narrative processes You will be immersed in the profoundly satisfying process of becoming your own change. I will guide you to find untapped areas of strength that promote change.

~Group Psychotherapy~

 Groups are a great way to heal and be healed by the energy of others. They are especially
 helpful for people who believe they are alone in their struggles and that few can relate to
 them. I facilitate three different groups specifically structured for children, adolescents, and
 adults:

 Why is it so Hard to Make Friends? – A group for children ages 7 to 10 focusing on
 improving social skills, and increasing empathy and reciprocity. Special focus on bullies and
 how to cope with bullying behavior.

 When No One Understands – A group for teens ages 12 to 15 focusing on peer difficulties,
 including dealing with gossip and becoming a healthy individual. If applicable, eating
 disorders can also be addressed, with the potential to become a separate group if there is
 interest.

 In One Ear and Out the Other; Life as a Parent – A group for single parents coping with
 children having difficulty at school and/or inside the home, with a focus on effective
 parenting strategies.

If any of these groups would be a good fit for your needs and interests, please contact me, and ask about the group you would like to join so that you may be added onto a waiting list and called as soon as a space is available.

~As An Added Advantage To Your Therapy~

 I will supplement our therapy sessions by empowering you to take techniques home for
 personal fulfillment. Therapy is a mutual process. We will work together to make sure your
 goals and expectations are always the number one priority. Successful therapy is always all
 about your destination!

~Resources for You~

 Is this the first time you consider therapy? Are you struggling to determine whether or not
 you should try it? Perhaps you are considering therapy for your child or teenager but are
 uncertain about whether they are ready. I have prepared the chart below in an effort to aid
 your decision-making process and help you prioritize your thoughts:

Is it Time for Therapy? A Questionnaire

~Outreach and Public Speaking~

 Learn more about healthy child development,coping with life transitions, and dealing with
 divorce through a presentation tailored to your group's concerns. My presentation includes a
 computer-aided slide show and a question and answer session. For additional information
 and to reserve a date for a presentation, please contact me.

~How Sessions Work~

Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises. -Demosthenes (384-322 BC)

 Each session is 50 minutes long, at least once a week. We can work on scheduling longer
 sessions according to your treatment needs and preferences.

~Fees~

 Fees are determined according to the hourly rate. A sliding scale rate available and some insurance is accepted.

~Trying on a New You with Therapy that Fits!~

 I will provide you with a therapeutic environment where you will experience yourself as the
 mechanism for change. Together, we will create a therapy to fit you, your life and your
 aspirations. Don't wait for circumstances to guide your life!